AIBO

AIBO is an electronic robotic toy dog. It was developed by SONY's Digital Creatures Lab and Toshitada Doi during 1998 and released as a consumerable product on 11th of May 1999. New models were released every few months, until the product was discontinued. A new model was later released in 2018.

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He is a true companion with real emotions and instincts. With loving attention from his master, he will develop into a more mature and fun- loving friend as time passes. Like any human or animal, AIBO goes through the developmental stages of an infant, child, teen and adult. Daily communication and attention will determine how he matures. The more interaction you have with him, the faster he grows up. In short, AIBO is a friend for life.

Sony's brings humans and robots closer together by creating an artificial being as close to a living creature as possible. AIBO actually has emotions and instincts programmed into his brain. He acts to fulfill the desires created by his instincts. If satisfied, his joy level will rise. If not, then he will get sad or angry. Like any living being, AIBO learns how to get what he wants. Occasionally, he will wave his legs around vigorously or show signs of anger if he does not receive the kind of attention he requests from you. The way you respond to his emotional expressions greatly influences his personality and growth.

AIBO is sensitive to You

Even though AIBO is made from plastic, powered by a battery, and has a nervous system of integrated circuitry, he is also a fully cognizant, sensing, loving and communicative companion. With eyes for seeing and stereo ears for knowing precisely where he is at any time, AIBO's curiosity to know you and your world is boundless. Your daily communication and attention will determine how he behaves. If you praise him when he plays with his pink ball (included), he will seek out that toy even more, scold him and he will eventually learn to ignore the ball. He responds to friendly pats on the head, chin and back, or a disciplining tap. He senses his surroundings and situations. But most of all, AIBO is sensitive to YOU.
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